Mets fire former NLCS MVP after just seven games

President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has made a habit of signing players to minor league contracts since taking over the position with the New York Mets. Organization.

Some have worked better than anyone could have imagined. The Blue and Orange wouldn't be in the playoff race without Jose Iglesias' play and positive attitude. But others have fallen through, including a former NLCS MVP who has now been released.

The Mets have released Eddie Rosario

According to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized, the Mets have released outfielder Eddie Rosario. Rosario was slated for a trade to the Atlanta Braves earlier this month, but instead opted for free agency and the Mets signed him to a minor league contract.

The 32-year-old struggled at Triple-A Syracuse, going three of 29, albeit with one home run and two RBIs in seven games.

The Puerto Rican native began the 2024 season with the Washington Nationals after signing a one-year, $2 million deal last offseason. The 32-year-old struggled with the Nationals before being traded to the Braves. In 91 games, Rosario has posted a batting average of .175/.215/.316 with 10 home runs and 35 RBIs.

Rosario is best known for his 2021 playoff run with the Atlanta Braves. In 16 games, the Puerto Rican native posted a batting average of .383/.456/.617 with three home runs and 11 RBI, was named NLCS MVP, and helped the organization to its first World Series victory since 1995.

What does this mean for the Mets?

Rosario was a low-risk, high-reward move that didn't quite pay off. While the 32-year-old's release after just seven games may be surprising, the organization likely felt they had seen enough and his playing time/roster spot could be better utilized elsewhere.

With the Puerto Rican native now gone, the Mets will likely spend the next few days trying to find more depth in the outfield to bolster Triple-A and prepare for an injury to one of their major league outfielders.